Man who assaulted pensioner and struck his guide dog sentenced to seven months in prison

A Newry man who assaulted a partially sighted pensioner and struck his guide dog in the belly has been handed a...

High level discussions on £100,000 Portadown-Armagh rail link feasibility study to take place this week

An update on the proposed restoration of a railway link between Armagh and Portadown will be provided in February, it has...

Councillor demands ‘Visit Armagh’ name change to reflect entire borough

A Banbridge Alderman has urged council officers to change the branding of its tourism offering to better reflect the entire borough....

Calls to remove traffic wardens from ‘decimated’ town centres across ABC borough

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is to call for the removal of traffic wardens from town centres while the...

Council to consider shutting play parks over Covid concerns across borough

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council may have to take drastic measures, including closing public play parks, to help stop...

Man accused of rape and sexual assault to face Crown Court

A Co. Armagh man who is accused of rape and sexual assault will face Crown Court proceedings in March. The 34-year-old...

Covid, pressure and stress sees almost 800 Southern Trust staff absent on Monday

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust had almost 800 staff absent on Monday, January 25 as a result of Covid-19,...

Armagh pupils stay warm and waterproof during outdoor learning thanks to funding package

Primary Two pupils at Armagh’s Mount St Catherine’s school are set to benefit from outdoor teaching and learning following a £1000...

Armagh man who reversed into cousin’s van banned from driving for a year

An Armagh man who reversed into his cousin’s van has been banned from driving for a year. The 33-year-old’s barrister had...

Councillors win the day as extended Sunday trading hours request is rejected

Members of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council have supported a proposal rejecting a request to extend Sunday trading hours...

Armagh community shows its grit to salt ‘impassable’ graveyard ahead of three funerals

It’s in times of need the Armagh community really stands up and is counted – today was another one of those...

Armagh GP delighted with jab uptake by over 80s as Covid-19 vaccine roll-out brings hope for all

A Co Armagh GP has expressed her delight at the “enthusiasm” from the over 80s since the roll out of the...